Edgar Bergen
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Edgar John Bergen (born Edgar John Berggren, February 16, 1903 – September 30, 1978) was an American actor, comedian and radio performer, best known for his proficiency in ventriloquism and his characters Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd. He was the father of actress Candice Bergen.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1903-02-16 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Died
- 1978-09-30
Known for
- The Muppet Movie (1979) — Himself / Charlie McCarthy (voice)
- Fun and Fancy Free (1947) — Himself / Charlie McCarthy / Mortimer Snerd
- The Muppet Show (1976) — Self - Special Guest Star
- Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964) — Kenner
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) — Self
- I Remember Mama (1948) — Mr. Thorkelson
- Don't Make Waves (1967) — Madame Lavinia
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) — Self
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) — Self (uncredited)
- What's My Line? (1950) — Self
- You Can't Cheat an Honest Man (1939) — The Great Edgar / Charlie McCarthy / Mortimer Snerd
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) — Self
- The Homecoming: A Christmas Story (1971) — Ebenezer Walton
- Stage Door Canteen (1943) — Edgar Bergen
- The Red Skelton Show (1951) — Doctor-Olio Spot
- Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976) — Professor Quicksand